JACKET

A classic shawl-collared jacket for smart casual wear in temperate weather, lightweight and breathable. Two versions are provided with different honeycomb stitches: SAUNTER has a medium drape, and SWAGGER has a softer drape. Both are tailored for comfort with a fitted collar, sloping shoulders, tapered raglan sleeves and either a straight body profile or an optional method to shape the waist for both women and men. Both jackets are worked from the top downwards in a honeycomb mesh that holds its shape well. Construction begins with a V-neckline, then the collar is shaped with short rows, then further components are simply worked onto each other. To suit a stripey yarn, the collar runs in a contrasting direction to the body. More adventurous makers may wish to use a plain yarn with the optional lace motifs, which can be placed as desired to meander across the garment in an organic design. #sizeinclusive

Photos of the alternative version to be uploaded soon.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

REQUIREMENTS

Yarn 4-ply (fingering weight) or equivalent crochet thread, hook 3.00 mm or to suit your gauge. See yardage below.

CONTENTS

• Fifteen adult sizes to suit chest circumference 67 cm to 137 cm plus 10 cm positive ease.

• Simple guide for choosing your garment size based on your back neck measurement. To suit your own gauge.

• Comprehensive section on pattern alteration. To allow fitting of the plain pattern to your own body type if desired.

• Row-by-row written instructions for both UK and USA terminology.

• Detailed stitching charts.

• Tutorial for the lace technique. To allow personalised freeform creations.

• Layout for a suggested lace design, with sample motifs.

MEASUREMENTS

Size

4XS, 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL, 8XL

Actual chest

67, 72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 137 cm

26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54 in

Positive ease

10 cm = 4 in (add to ‘actual chest’)

YARDAGE

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 x 50 g balls

Where 50 g = 210 m = 230 yd,
Gauge = 14 honeycomb stitches and 12.5 rows.

Please note that yardages for smaller sizes have been tested, but yardages for larger sizes are estimates only.